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Dec 11
Comfortable Dress Shoes For Teachers
SHOES THAT GO WITH PROM DRESSES FOR 2010
Next to the dress, it is the shoes that go equally important for a girl who is going to the prom. Shoes do matter a lot because it defines the overall appearance of the lady. Even if the gown is striking but the shoes just do not match with it, you would notice something that is quite wrong. You walk on the red carpet and the shoes would speak for themselves.
Prom dresses for 2010 are a bit particular with designs, styles and colors. That means girls should also be very particular with what shoes to wear. Make sure it is complementary with each other so that no one would ever dare to laugh on your fashion statement.
Here are some tips of what shoes you should wear that perfectly match with prom dresses this year:
Stiletto Step-in - high heeled sandals that perfectly go with short prom dresses. Since white dresses are popular this year, clear-like-glass with 4 inch-heels is an ideal match.
Peep-toe Sling back - very feminine shoes that go with skin-hugging prom dresses. These shoes are very sexy on feet especially if your dress emphasizes your waist and hips.
Peep-toe Pump - shoes with opening at the toes and close at the heels. You can try this on in color bronze, gold or silver which are the trendiest colors this year. Match it with earth-colored or metallic dress.
Perfect Pump - are close high heeled shoes that is perfect for your traditional princess-cut or long gown. This also goes with floral and printed dress that are popular this year.
Strappy Metallic Sandal - since metallic is the usual theme for prom dresses 2010, you can choose to buy sandals with metallic-colored straps in high heels. Your feet will look just as sexy as the glittery straps are clasping your toes.
Strappy Wedge Sandal - you would not worry breaking a heel while dancing all night with a strappy wedge sandal. It is so comfortable for the feet while giving a stunning look. This looks pretty with sparkling little stones to complement your slinky dress.
Gladiators - are the hottest trend in footwear selection nowadays. You can match this with light, smooth flowing short dress that emphasizes your legs. There are flats for more casual look and those with heels for a formal image.
Ankle-strap flats - if your dress looks like more of a ballerina then this is your choice shoes. Trendy this year are with prints of leopard skin, with metallic rings, or with floweret on top.
Don't take for granted what shoes you will wear for prom. Remember, it is generally important that your shoes are in perfect coordination with your prom dress for 2010.
What to wear when running around doing an Amazing Race?
For School, I have to do an amazing race thing in groups. The teacher said to wear anything thats comfortable. I don’t know what to wear!!! I’m a bit chubby and little fat, I know that all the girls are going to wear shorts and shoes. I really dunno whether I should wear them or not… If not, what should i wear??
Give me specific dress code plz, include shoes
Like your teacher said.. wear what is comfortable to you. Don’t be bothered by what others are gonna wear.
How should a 23 year old female teacher dress?
I am a 23 year old female who is starting an elementary school teaching position next month. I am young, and like to dress a tad trendy in my day-to-day clothing. I’m finding the thought of nothing but bland, knee-length skirts and button-up blouses to be a little nauseating. What I want to know is: is it OK to incorporate SOME trendiness into my teacher wardrobe without being inappropriate? For example, wearing a nice bright colored blouse with my slacks, colored shoes, a blouse with a bow or flower ornament, or perhaps a pair of somewhat trendy crop pants like these? http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=17326968&parentid=W_BOTTOMS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=455&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=W_BOTTOMS&popId=WOMENS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
I certainly don’t want to dress too young, merely incorporate one or two items into my outfit that let me feel my age, and that I look good. I think I will have much more confidence teaching if I feel comfortable in my clothing.
I guess what I’m really wondering is if trying to incorporate some of my “youngness” into my wardrobe will portray me as being less efficient or professional as a teacher? I know that I will probably already face the stigma of being such a young and new teacher. In my eyes it is very possible to dress “young” and look professional at the same time, but I’m not quite sure how older people I may be working with or student’s parents will feel on the issue. Any opinions would be much appreciated.
There’s nothing that says teachers have to look like stereotypical buttoned-up prudes. Because you’re working with kids, there’s a little more flexibility than you would see in an office, but you should aim to be mostly professional. In the younger grades, teachers will often dress more “motherly” but I wouldn’t say that’s a requirement, either. Kids are aware of fashion as much as anyone, and they’ll probably appreciate someone they see as glamourous.
Just two notes – one you’ve already mentioned – be careful not to be inappropriate. What seems appropriate to a 23 year old might be inappropriate to a 50 year old. I don’t think your examples have been, but just in case!
The other: if you’re teaching the really low grades (K-3), keep in mind these kids make messes! (think projectile vomiting, bloody/snotty sneezes – it actually happened to a friend of mine!) Don’t wear anything that won’t clean and that you love a lot.
How would you write a dress code for teachers to help them look professional and still be comfortable w kids?
I need help writing a dress code for teachers at an elementary school. Last year, our dress code was pretty lax, but the rules that were there were not enforced, and toward the end of the year, there were parent complaints that some of the teachers were not dressing professionally enough to suit them. So, the principal has now made a VERY rigid dress code and we teachers are not allowed to wear any capri pants, no open toed shoes…pants are supposed to be regular length and have 1 inch of loose material around the thighs and buttocks, shoes must be closed toe but NOT tennis shoes, nothing sleeveless, nothing see-through…..I mean, some of this stuff is self-explanatory, like who would really wear low-cut tops or tight jeans to work with children, but this is ridiculous. We live in Florida, we teach 5-10 year olds, and we are expected to stand outside during mid-day on the playground with NO SHADE and supervise recess, we are expected to get down on the kids’ level in 90 degree
heat with long pants and closed shoes….
The kids are required to wear uniforms, but those uniforms are short sleeved polo shirts and they have a choice of wearing the shirt with long pants, shorts that are within 2 inches of the knee, or skorts for girls. And the parents made the dress code for the kids, we didn’t. We teachers are trying to convince the principal that we can wear capri pants and nice sandals and still look professional.
So, my question really is, how can the dress code be worded so that capri and gaucho type pants (some of which are very professional) can be included but outfits that are too casual are excluded? I mean, someone in a nice rayon sleeveless sundress looks much more professional than a person in a polo shirt and khaki pants, but the dress code says we need to wear the latter. Not to mention, it’s very difficult to even FIND long pants and closed shoes here in south Florida, where it’s hot pretty much year round. HELP!
Yeah…about the men…the only two men on staff are the PE teahers and they are allowed to wear any shorts and t-shirts they want, and tennis shoes, obviously. The principal just asked them to use good judgement and not wear anything too short or too tight. Hmmm…..doesn’t seem fair, does it?
How exactly are linen or rayon capri pants and sandals with heels NOT professional? I’ve seen people in LAW FIRMS dressed this way, for crying out loud!
The best dress code it the one that is detailed.
Dress codes don’t work well if everyone does not understand them and they are not complete. Yes they need to be simple to understand. Even teachers can bend the rules when they want.
I feel teachers should always dress like professionals. A sloppy or inappropriately dressed teacher will not be the best teacher. In all walks of life you find that those that take pride in their look will do a better job. When we dress to fit the job we strive to make a statement as the best at that job. I have volunteered in schools, elementary schools, and have found some teacher to look professional while others so relaxed that they should have stayed home.
Loose fitting gauze dresses are unflattering. So is tie-dye and flip flops. I have seen curve hugging attire too. It can turn any principals head and sometime I think this is more reason to get noticed.
When ever the school was having their teachers meetings the teachers dress up more (even revealing) to get the principals attention. Does this guarantee their job? Or is it something else.
Look at other jobs and the relationships and how the females strive for attention.
Pilots vs Flight Attendants
Doctors vs Nurses
Lawyers vs Law aides
Judges vs attorneys
Professors vs Teacher aides
I think all teachers should dress like professionals as so to represent their school and school district well. Parents dont want to address a teacher in coulottes, and low tops or spaghetti straps. It is just not appropriate.
Teachers help please…. dress code for pool interview?
Hi, I have an interview on thursday for the local authority NQT pool. It will be held at a football stadium and I will be interviewed by a panel of people such as headteachers and governors.
The thing is, I’m really unsure what to wear…
I was planning on wearing a trouser suit but after looking in literally EVERY clothes shop in my local shopping centre I have found not one that looks nice on me that I feel comfortable in. I either find a really nice jacket but they don’t have the trousers in my size, or the jacket only comes with a pencil skirt or any jackets that do have the matching trousers don’t fit me properly as I have bigger boobs and the jacket gapes open. I found one suit that was half decent but I don’t feel at all confident in it and it will set me back £95, which I can’t really afford.
Do you think I could get away with not wearing a jacket? I was going to wear a nice pair of grey trousers and some high heeled shoes with a nice blouse and a simple necklace. Would this be smart enough? I will wear a suit if I need to but I’m worried that if I’m not confident in what I’m wearing then this will come across to the interviewers and I want to appear confident. Any suggestions?
I think that sounds smart enough. Just make sure that your blouse is not too tight, or too low cut, and that it covers the waistband of your trousers completely. Also, the advice my mum always gives me before starting a new job/going for an interview is to always make sure your shoes are clean and polished. She used to be a head teacher and she said one of the first things she would look at would be the applicant’s shoes, and if they weren’t clean then she decided pretty much then and there that if they couldn’t be bothered to make the slight effort to clean their shoes for the interview then they were not the hard working candidate that she was looking for.
How can I dress in professional attire without looking frumpy?
I’m currently attending college, double-majoring in Music and Education. This semester I start my observation hours at a school in the area. Obviously I want to dress professionally, like I would a as a teacher, but I don’t want to look frumpy.
My sister is a teacher and it seems as if all the clothes out there that look like they might look nice just end up making young women look like old ladies. She’s only 25 but her clothes make her look like she went picking through my mom’s closet…
I’m only 19 so I still want to look like I have a decent fashion sense, but I also have to wear business-like attire. Can anyone suggest different stores that sell decent business-like attire for young women? Most juniors sections in stores look too juvenile for teachers, and most women’s sections only have old lady clothes!
Links or pictures of clothes that would look decent would be appreciated. I’m pretty tall and have an hourglass figure, if that helps…
Also, what kinds of shoes are good to wear? Over the next few years I’ll be doing a lot of observing and student teaching and I want shoes that are comfortable but still look nice. I dislike boots and most heels make me look like a giant (I’m already 5’8″ without heels!)
Thanks for your help!
Kohl’s has a brand called Apt. 9 that makes professional, yet stylish clothes for young professionals. For shoes you could wear flats like ballerina flats or loafers that have a small heel.